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KIDS UNLIMITED

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 860704198 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE A20 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · kustars.com
revenue
$185K
expenses
$190K
net assets
$98K
employees
mission · from form 990

Youth Education in the Performing Arts

profile · synthesized from sources

KIDS UNLIMITED is a nonprofit performing arts studio in Tucson, AZ, providing dance, singing, and acting classes for children. The organization emphasizes mentorship, community service, and inclusive access through scholarships. Students perform annually at community events and large-scale productions at the Berger Performing Arts Center.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Mentorship Program
Advanced performers and alumni mentor younger students, teaching classes and modeling performance and leadership skills
Nursing Home & Community Outreach Performances
Small-scale performances by student groups at nursing homes and community organizations throughout Tucson
Salvation Army Holiday Performances
Annual performances at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for homeless individuals hosted by the Salvation Army in Tucson
Spring and Fall Recitals
Large-scale productions held at the Berger Performing Arts Center, featuring students from all levels in dance, singing, and acting numbers
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Youth & Family Theatrical Productions 6 activities
    • Community Performances
      Performs annually for the Salvation Army at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for the homeless, and conducts smaller performances at various organizations and nursing homes. The organization has been involved with the Salvation Army Dinner Program since 1995.
    • Community Performances and Outreach
      Conducts smaller performances at various organizations and nursing homes, and performs annually for the Salvation Army at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for the homeless, a tradition maintained since 1995.
    • Engages in community outreach through performances
      Performs annually at the Salvation Army Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for the homeless in Tucson, a tradition ongoing since 1995, and has provided entertainment at these events for over a decade.
    • Produces and performs in theatrical and community shows
      Presents high-energy, Broadway-style performances featuring young performers aged 3 to 18, including fall and spring recitals. Also conducts smaller performances at nursing homes, organizations, and special events in the Tucson community.
    • Producing and performing in theatrical shows and community events
      Stages high-energy, Broadway-style performances featuring young performers aged 3 to 18, and conducts smaller performances at nursing homes, organizations, and annual events like the Salvation Army Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for the homeless, a tradition since at least 1995.
    • Youth Performing Arts Productions
      Presents high-energy, Broadway-style performances featuring young performers aged 3 to 18, and has operated as a performing group for children and teens in the Tucson community since 1986.
  • Arts Event Ticketing & Access Programs 4 activities
    • Distributing performance recordings and commemorative materials
      Offers a video package of shows including full downloads and professional photo sessions, with each student receiving a free class picture for every class attended.
    • Performance Documentation and Memorabilia
      Offers video packages of shows, including download links for both performances, and provides a free class picture for every class attended. The organization also sells program books for its performances.
    • Performance Documentation and Memorabilia
      Offers a video package of shows, including a download link for both performances, and provides a free class picture for every class attended.
    • Sells performance-related merchandise and materials
      Offers program books for $12 each, which were viewed over 600 times by attendees, and sells video packages of shows that include full downloads and professional photo sessions with class photos.
  • Nutritional Support for Malnourished Youth 4 activities
    • Nutritional Meal Programs for Students
      Offers 5-day and 7-day meal plans to ensure children eat nutritious and kid-friendly meals during their rehearsal week, serving dinner daily with a variety of menu items.
    • Nutritional Support for Performers
      Offers 5-day and 7-day meal plans to ensure children eat nutritious meals during their rehearsal week, serving dinner daily with a variety of kid-friendly options.
    • Operating meal programs during rehearsal weeks
      Provides 5-day and 7-day nutritious, kid-friendly meal plans during rehearsal weeks, serving daily dinners and weekend lunches with menu items like pizza, hamburgers, and sandwiches, accompanied by dessert and beverages.
    • Provides meals during rehearsal periods
      Offers 5-day and 7-day meal plans to ensure children eat nutritious, kid-friendly meals each night during their rehearsal week. Serves daily dinner and weekend meals with dessert and beverage options.
  • Youth Performing Arts Camps & Classes 3 activities
    • Performing Arts Education and Training
      Offers summer classes in dance, singing, and acting for children, providing vocal coaching and teaching services specializing in children and teens. This includes a high-energy, Broadway-style performance featuring young performers aged 3 to 18.
    • Provides performing arts education and classes for children and teens
      Offers summer dance, singing, and acting classes for children, along with vocal coaching and teaching services specializing in youth. The organization operates KU Studios, which includes an Ensemble program, and has provided arts education since 1986.
    • Providing performing arts education and classes for children and teens
      Offers summer dance, singing, and acting classes for children, along with vocal coaching and teaching services specializing in youth performers. The organization operates KU Studios, established in 2009, and added an Ensemble program three years ago to expand training opportunities.
  • Charity Galas and Auctions 1 activity
    • Engaging in fundraising and sponsorship activities
      Raises funds through flower sales, silent auctions, snack bars, and program book sales ($12 each, viewed over 600 times), while featuring sponsor logos on banners, website, and social media during recitals and community events.
  • Sponsorship & Brand Exposure Services 1 activity
    • Recognizes sponsors and promotes community partnerships
      Features community sponsors' logos on banners at recitals and events, and displays sponsor logos on its website and social media with links to corporate sites.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Offering scholarships and financial support for student participation
      Provides scholarships to students in need, funded through donations and annual fundraisers such as silent auctions and snack bar sales, with over $65,000 awarded in scholarships in the past year.
    • Offers scholarships and financial aid for program participation
      Provides scholarships to students in need, funded through donations and annual fundraisers such as silent auctions and snack bar sales. Raised over $65,000 in scholarships in the past year.
    • Performing Arts Education and Training
      Offers summer classes in dance, singing, and acting for children, and provides vocal coaching and teaching services specializing in children and teens. This includes an Ensemble program for young performers.
    • Scholarship Program for Performing Arts
      Provides scholarships to students to enable their participation in performing arts activities, funded through flower sales and other fundraisers like silent auctions and snack bars. Over $65,000 in scholarships were provided in the last year.
    • Scholarship Program for Performing Arts
      Provides scholarships to students to enable participation in performance activities, having provided over $65,000 in scholarships in the last year. Funds are raised through initiatives like flower sales, silent auctions, and snack bars.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$185K
Contributions & grants$74K40%
Program service revenue$100K54%
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$190K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$292K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$98K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 2
  • JANE BINKLEY CABLE — DIRECTOR
  • KERRYSUE KEOPPEL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 15

who they work with

  • Berger Performing Arts Center ASDB Partner — Hosts shows and performances at the center.
  • Carol Sottosanti Partner — Co-founder of Kids Unlimited.
  • First We Eat Catering Partner — Caters and prepares all meals fresh and daily.
  • Greek Church Partner — Provided entertainment at their Thanksgiving Dinner for over a decade.
  • KU Studios Partner — Collaborates on presenting performing arts programs and events for children.
  • KU Studios Partner — Collaborates to support the KU Studios scholarship program through flower sale proceeds.
  • MDA Partner — Appeared together at the annual MDA telethon beginning in the 1980s.
  • Pima Community College Partner — Faculty member attended Pima Community College, indicating local educational connection.
  • Salvation Army Partner — Performs annually at their Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for the homeless.
  • Salvation Army Partner — Performs annually for the Salvation Army at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for the homeless.
  • Salvation Army Partner — Provided entertainment at their annual Christmas Dinner for the homeless at the Tucson Community Center for over a decade.
  • Sottosanti Family Fund Funder — Funds the Jack Jacobson Scholarship Fund.
  • Tucson Museum of Art Partner — Faculty member's artwork exhibited at Tucson Museum of Art, indicating cultural collaboration.
  • University of Arizona Partner — Faculty member earned MFA from and graduated from the University of Arizona; suggests educational affiliation or pipeline.
  • Vince Sottosanti Partner — Co-founder of Kids Unlimited.